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Harbour Results, Inc. Predicts 2018 North America Automotive Vendor Tooling Spend to be $11 Billion Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI), a leading authority to the manufacturing industry, recently released the results of its in-depth study on ...

Harbour Results' Growth Strategy Continues with Multiple New Hires Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) a trusted advisor to the manufacturing industry, today announced it has hired two new employees due to recent growth with new clients ...

Transitioning to the New Quality Management Standard

A new global industry standard, ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949, was published, evolving and replacing the current ISO/TS certifications and redefining the requirements of a quality management system for manufacturers.

Harbour Results has the experience, knowledge and proven strategy development process to help manufacturing companies comply with the new standards. Through our strategic advisory services, we work collaboratively with your organization to create an executable strategic plan focused on the new standards that also delivers positive business results.

Let us help your company navigate the required quality management changes. We’ll develop a comprehensive road map for your future success. Contact Cara Walton at cwalton@harbourresults.com for more information.

ROBERT KIMMEL

Robert is responsible for Harbour IQ including leading the development of the product and service, managing the development team, collaborating with clients and partners utilizing the service and continuous improvement of the product.

Expertise:

Strategic consulting

Operations management

Project management

Turning strategic vision into tactical execution

Past Experience:

Operations manager at PolyOne

Portfolio Improvement Group, Audax Private Equity

Strategy Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Marketing, ABB and 3M

Education:

BS Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Masters of Business Administrations, Harvard University

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

MARION WELLS

Marion is responsible marketing strategies, identifying and securing new business, management of Harbour IQ partners, while maintaining and growing current business. She also plays a role in enhancing the company’s current service offerings.

Expertise:

Business and human capital development

Business development

Organizational improvement

Culture change

Past Experience:

Founder and Managing Partner, Human Asset Management

Strategy and Business Development, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics

Vice President, Business Development, Stout Risius Ross

Harbour-Felax Group

Fuji Dietec and ArcelorMittal

Education:

BS Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison

JAMES RICCI

James works with clients to implement benchmarking, operational improvements and strategic development by leveraging his knowledge and experience as well as leading the efforts at Harbour Results to develop many of the proprietary business tools the team utilizes with its tool and die clients.

Expertise:

Strategic planning

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Process improvements

Automotive industry

Supply chain management

Past Experience:

KPMG LLP

Harbour Consulting Group

Honda of America Mfg.

Education:

BS in Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Masters of Engineering Management, University of Michigan

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

SCOTT WALTON

Scott works closely with companies to assess their business needs on a strategic and operational level. Additionally, he oversees the Harbour team of senior consultants that assists clients in implementing operational changes, driving throughput and improving profitability.

Expertise:

Strategic planning

Operations management

Plastics industry

Lean manufacturing

Automotive industry

Supply chain management

Past Experience:

Net Results, Inc.

Nypro, Inc.

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Temple University

LAURIE HARBOUR

A trusted advisor to the North American manufacturing industry, Laurie monitors, researches and analyzes the manufacturing value stream identifying strengths and weaknesses, gaps and risks, and business and operational opportunities in an effort to help the industry transform to be more successful in the global market place. Taught by manufacturing expert Jim Harbour, Laurie is passionate about improving the industry by listening to her clients’ challenges and needs and developing and implementing an action plan for change.

Expertise:

Strategic consulting

Operations management

Automotive industry

North American manufacturing

Thought leadership

Cultural transformation

Past Experience:

Harbour Consulting – The Harbour Report

Harbour-Felax Group

Education:

BA in Operations Management and Human Resources, University of Michigan-Dearborn

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U.S. – based Tool and Die Manufacturer

Reduced tool construction lead time by 2 weeks

Situation

The company had a number of issues impacting its ability to drive improvement, including: